Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This item is made in white lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne One-of-a-Kind "Pas De Trois" Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Important one-of-a-kind large hand-brazed sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinated bronze with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (sign...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Purple Glass Nude Female Sculpture, circa 1970
By Cenedese
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Deep purple Murano glass nude abstract figure on black glass base. A beautiful tabletop glass sculpture. In the style of Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Massive Nickeled Resin Skull Signed Y.D., Belgium, 1989
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy resin skull, nickel -plated.
Signed and dated Y.D.89 at the base.
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1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Figural Sculpture on Walnut Base Entitled "Vaulter" by Ken Vares
By Ken Vares
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural sculpture on solid walnut base entitled "Vaulter" by listed California artist Ken Vares, circa 1968. The piece is portrays...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Carved Stone Garden Lawn Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Interesting fun whimsical carved stone garden sculpture. Base measures: 12 x 9 at 6" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Murano Glass Clown
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a delightful piece of artistry, this Murano glass clown figurine is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that the island of Murano, Italy, is renowned for. Created ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Ball Shape Face Open Mouth Pottery Sculpture Signed Dated1972
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very provocative looking ball shape mouth sculpture with internal elements of hands and apples.
signed by Richard Etts & dated 1972.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Anne Van Kleeck Plaster Sculpture Midcentury
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, stylized bust by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1950s. Plaster, heavy, this unique sculpture has a real mid-century feel and timeless presence. From the artist's estate.
A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Spanish Women Cast Bronze Sculpture by W.N. Cardobo 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1973 Spanish cast bronze sculpture depicting a woman walking with a basket of fish on her head.
Marked W.N. Cardobo 73 (see detail photo).
In original beautiful condition...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Expressive Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player
Located in London, GB
Sculpture of a flute player is cast in bronze stands on a black marble base by Adler 1960's. It is expressive with its original patina and will make a beautiful feature.
There are many mythological stories involving the flute player. In ancient Greek Pan...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Giltwood Rose Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
22kt gold leaf woodcarving depicting a single rose in a pot in exquisite detail by master woodworker Carlos Villegas.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Patinated Sculpture of Female Nude
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A patinated resin maquette sculpture of a half length female nude by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
As a part of his female nude series, this piece depicts the figur...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Carl Auböck Model #4057 'Athlete' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4057 'Athlete' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass.
Price is per it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand carved marble figurative sculpture Irene koldorf
By Irene Maria Ganser
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage, modern marble hand carved figural sculpture. The sculpture is a mother and children embracing. This mode...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Alfred Burlini Abstract Bronze Figure
By Alfred Burlini
Located in New York, NY
Stylized modernist bronze figure by noted artist Alfred Burlini. Figure rests on a wood and black granite base. Signed.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Colombe Mate" Plate, Edition Madoura, 1948
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Madoura (1881-1973), Colombe Mate,
1948
Rectangular Plate,
W. 31 cm, L. 37.5 cm,
R.A. Terre de faïence blanche, décor aux engobes,
gravé au couteau sous couverte parti...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Mid-Century Sculpture Titled “Miss Num” by Diane Derrick
Located in Peabody, MA
Carved wood sculpture of a female form titled “Miss Num' by Diane Derrick, circa 1973.
Diane Derrick is renowned for her allegorical sculptures of women and for her many years of ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
La Bertetti Torino Italian Ceramic Woman on the Rock
By Cleleia de Bertetti
Located in bari, IT
A ceramic by La Bertetti ogìf Clelia Bertetti Torino from the 1950s.
Clelia Bertetti in 1932, after leaving her job at the "Lenci" ceramic factory, which lasted about 5 years and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Bust 'Lady Justice' by Els Janssen, The Netherlands
Located in Hellouw, NL
This impressive bronze bust of 'Lady Justice' is made by the Dutch artist Els Janssen. Els had her education at the Royal Academy of Visual Art in The Hague (Koninklijke Academie voo...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Striking Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Striking lucite Sculpture from the late 1970s. Made in two pieces and features NOMA, SEPT. 15, 1977 and the number 4 on the bottom of the base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Murano Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Traditional Dress Woman Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass woman figure. The piece looks to be in traditional Dutch or German dress (please correct me if...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Edward Higgins Steel & Epoxy Owl Sculpture on Pedestal, Signed & Dated 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960.
Higgins was born in Gaffney, South C...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Elio Raffaeli Signed Clear Murano Glass Nude Woman Sculpture Figurine Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern transparent Murano glass Female Nude made by master glass blower Elio Raffaeli.
Engraved Signature at the Base.
It is a heavy Glass Woman Figurine which lo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Canadian Sculptor Alice Winant, Sterling Sculpture of a Fisherman on Wood Base
Located in St. Louis, MO
A well-known Canadian sculptor, Alice Winant (nee Czitron) Quebec, Canada/ Romania 1928-1989, unique sterling 925 sculpture of an old bearded fisherman si...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova for Keramos, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury sculpture designed by Jitka Forejtova and produced by Keramos in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Olger Villegas Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child
By Olger Villegas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Green patinated bronze of a mother and child mounted on a wood plinth base. Signed on verso as shown.
Condition: Light loss and dents to wood.
Category
20th Century Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture of boy and rooster in Sung-glazed stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculpture of boy and rooster in Sung-glazed stoneware. Labelled and signed by Johannes Hedegaard and Royal Copenhagen Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Female Head, " Fabulous Mid Century Lucite Sculpture by Susan Bush
By Susan Bush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable and rare work by Susan Bush from the 1970s, this piece, to quote the artist, "is very archetypal and the carved forms of the head and hair are ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
John W Mills (1933-2023) 'Dancers - Female Inverted' Figurative Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A patinated resin sculpture titled ’Dancers - Female Inverted’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood on a rectangular wooden base.
As a part of his dancer series, ...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please per item (3 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 glass head vintage hat / headphone display mid-century mannequin , 1970
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 4 glass head vintage hat / headphone display mid-century mannequin , 1970’s
Dimensions: 25 cm H , 14 cm W 19cm D
Condition: Mint
Material: Glass
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
French Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Plate Black Matte, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A figurative midcentury French decorative ceramic plate. The apparent very talented artist who hand-crafted this eye catching object, depicts a woman dancing with two friends. The wonderful form and colors on the black background reflect the artist's painterly attention to detail.
A beautiful addition to a collection of mid-Century modern French pottery...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Giant Strainer Kitchen Sign Wall Art Sculpture Chrome Basket Tool
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Giant Strainer Wall Art, 55 inches long. Has a repair, one of the strainer reinforcement welds popped, sewn repair with blue wire.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bronze Male Bust by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual cast bronze sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Carved Wood Mid-Century Sculpture of a Female Form by Diane Derrick
Located in Peabody, MA
Carved wood sculpture of a female form titled “Apple Mary" by Diane Derrick, circa 1972.
Diane Derrick is renowned for her allegorical sculptures of women and for her many years ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Karl Reidel Bronze Knight or Lancer Sculpture, Signed. and dated 1973
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A really stunning bronze sculpture of a lancer on a horse. The sculpture dates from 1973 but we believe that it was later engraved with a date from 1992 and some other details so as ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Hand Crafted Art Pottery Distressed Mask
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Hand Crafted Art Pottery Distressed Mask
5.63 h x 7.25 w x 6.63 d
Preowned original vintage condition. Broken and distressed.
Prior repair was made.
Review images please.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1970s Golden Oscar Art Sculpture Cycladic Figurine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Art Sculpture Golden Oscar Cycladic Figurine Gold Leaf
11.88 tall x 3.5 w x 2 d
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to images provided.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Spray Sunburst Wall Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Patinated Brass
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Hula Girl & Ukele Boy Souvenir Figurines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1940s Pair of Ceramic Japanese Hand-Painted Hula Girl & Ukulele Boy Souvenir Figurines are vintage collectibles that capture the charm of Hawaiian culture from the mid-century er...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany Was produced in the 1960's
handmade, and made in Germany.
Very collectible.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian white marble erotic sculpture
Located in London, GB
Well crafted erotic art piece is white carrera marble depicting a phallus. The item is of a substantial size and realistic in form to create an interesting sculptural piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
1970s Republic Ireland Modernist Bronze Madonna & Child Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Republic of Ireland Bronze Sculpture Madonna and Child
Rock Base
stamped made in the Republic of Ireland, hard to read.
11 x 5.5 w x 4 d
Preowned original...
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1970s Irish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Margery Goldberg Sculpture in Walnut, 1978
By Margery Goldberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, laminated walnut sculpture by Margery Goldberg, 1978.
Margery E. Goldberg (born 1950) is an American artist, art curator, city arts commissioner, and activist. She is b...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Cube Sculpture Signed Steve Upham
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modernist cube sculpture signed Steve Upham. This well executed Mid-20th Century abstract sculpture is made of paper mache / cardboard and is absolutely gorgeous from every ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt figural ceramic face on attached plinth in glazed stoneware and hand painted face.
Signature to underside: [CB].
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Design for "Manifattura Rossi" A Bucchero Female Nude Sculpture
By Gio Ponti
Located in CH
Carlo Alberto Rossi (Gubbio 1903-1970), Manifattura Rossi a Bucchero Female Sculpture after a Gio Ponti drawing, signed C. A. Rossi, circa 1940
Gio Ponti in the 1940s collaborated w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Meditating Elder Woman Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Meditating Elder Woman Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century . Measurements: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 9.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Clown Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stylized Lucite Three-Piece Phallic Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Large midcentury stylized Lucite three-piece phallic sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is made of three pieces of Lucite and can be configured in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Modern Painting Sculpture by Luís Pinto Coelho in Tile
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Painting sculpture by Luís Pinto Coelho, in tile. Composed of two cut and painted tiles, mounted on a transparent acrylic base, it represents a stylized horse in shades of blue and w...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Designed And Made By Espen Kalmann
Located in Lejre, DK
The stoneware sculpture, designed and crafted by Espen Kalmann, showcases a harmonious blend of form and texture. Kalmann's creation exudes a sense of craftsmanship and artistry, evi...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal
By Michael Wilkinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal. Item featured is a limited edition, 46/500. Artist signed. Includes certificate of authenticity and book...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Figural Sculpture on Walnut Base Entitled "Peptic 2" by Ken Vares
By Ken Vares
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural sculpture on solid walnut base entitled "Peptic 2" by listed California artist Ken Vares, circa 1967. The piece is portray...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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